Can I Exercise After Tooth Extraction?

Tooth extraction can occur due to several reasons such as tooth decay, trauma, or for the preparation of orthodontic treatment. You may also require extraction for an over-retained tooth. In this condition, the eruption of permanent teeth is delayed for more than a year than the expected date. To begin exercise after tooth extraction, you should wait at least for a week.

Dentists generally recommend that tooth extraction patients should not indulge in any physical activity in the first 24 hours after the procedure. The reason behind this is that when you exercise, it causes blood pressure to increase, resulting in active bleeding from the extraction site. A formation of a blood clot at the extraction site is very important to ensure a healthy recovery. In this case, any exercise can displace the clot leading to a very painful condition known as dry socket.

After 24 Hours 

You may still need a few more days after tooth extraction to continue with your exercise routine. If you are taking any painkillers or antibiotics, it is good to wait until its course is complete. This is because medicines may have their own set of side effects. If you are using painkillers, there is also a chance of not feeling any pain due to a pulled muscle or other exercises related injury, which is not good.

The time required to return to normal exercise routines greatly depends on the strength and condition of each individual. You can consult your dentist in this regard, and he or she will be able to give you better guidance. If your surgery was a simple one, then there is a chance of return after a week. But if it was something more severe and complicated; then you might have to wait a little bit longer.

If you have any queries feel free to call Smiles on Greatwood Dentistry call us at 281-937-7530.